I realize that discussing religion on TFW is a no-no, but I hope staff will forgive my request for thoughts and prayers for my brother Jon -- TFW member jon3pnt0, who has also gained notariety in TF fandom for his funny TF videos and his incredible TF character voice impressions.

Jon is having surgery Thursday at 3pm CST. And although it was originally supposed to have been outpatient surgery, he was told Wednesday night that the surgery will be more extensive and will require him to be in the hospital for at least 2 days post-op for recovery.

On another note, I lost my father-in-law this past Monday to a heart attack and the funeral is Saturday, so me and my wife's family would also appreciate your thoughts and prayers during this time. My father-in-law, Grady, was the oldest of 13 siblings, and if I would've been able to pick my own father-in-law I couldn't have picked a better one than him. His loss is heartshattering.

Jon's surgery has been delayed yet again (third time since Wednesday) -- it's supposed to take place sometime today (Friday). I talked to Jon late Thursday evening and he's in good spirits despite the fact that he is unable to sleep because of the way they have to sit him upright in the bed due to the clot in his leg. He entertained me on the phone for almost an hour -- that's Jon for you. And I thought I was calling to cheer him up.

Thoughts aren't denominational either. And hopes are very much appreciated.

I'm leaving shortly to head out-of-town for my father-in-law's family visitation and funeral service and won't be back online until sometime Sunday or Monday. Hopefully Jon will be back home by then and can give an update himself.

I was just thinking last night after I posted this that my father-in-law taught me how to play my first song on the guitar. Then I joked if he would teach me how to play the "Transformers" theme.

I'll pray for him, I've only ever really conversed with Jon over Prime Cliffjumper, there were differences in opinions, but it never got out of hand and we were able to have a few chuckles out of it later, he seems like a pretty cool dude and I obviously hope the best for him, I would never wish ill things upon people.... ever.